Ilomata International Journal of Social Science
Vol 2 No 4 (2021): October 2021

The Role of Journalists in Building Optimism in the Small Industry Community During the Corona Pandemic (Study: Formation of a Post For Journalists Covering Covid-19 for the South West Region of Aceh)

Muzakkir Muzakkir (Department of Communication, Universitas Teuku Umar)
Alisman Alisman (Department of Economy, Universitas Teuku Umar)
Putri Maulina (Department of Communication, Universitas Teuku Umar)
Ikhsan Ikhsan (Department of Public Administration, Universitas Teuku Umar)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Oct 2021

Abstract

The coronavirus pandemic has made some small industrial communities complain, plus there is confusing news information so that some people feel nervous in dealing with the spread of the coronavirus. The study in this research is basically field research (field research) and literary (library research), with a historical and multidisciplinary approach. Existing data, the authors analyze using a comparative method in a qualitative paradigm, through snowball sampling. Through this method, researchers hope to collect information needed by the small industrial community, so that they are motivated and enthusiastic in moving their business in the midst of the Corona pandemic. The role of the media is not only to report but also to deny hoax information and untrue information, moreover, the media has an important and strategic role in following the development of reliable information related to Covid-19 reporting, as a trusted source for the community towards the era of adaptation of new habits (new normal). ). The presence of journalists presenting news about aid programs, business opportunities, and product marketing facilities for small industry players in circulation and online is one of the breakthroughs that can foster new optimism and hope (expectations) among small industry players in the midst of their business slump due to the pandemic. corona. The final goal of this study, the author tries to get a concrete picture of the roles and responsibilities of journalists in building the optimism of the small industrial community during the corona pandemic.

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Journal Info

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ijss

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Subject

Religion Humanities Education Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Other

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FOCUS Ilomata International Journal of Social Science aims to provide information on both theoretical and empirical articles and case studies relating to sociology, political science, history, law in society and related disciplines. Published articles use scientific research methods, including ...